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PORT OF JACKSONVILLE, FL

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Jacksonville Harbor information:

 

Drafts - (fresh)

Entrance to channel - Entrance (pilot boarding area "B") to Blount Island #30 = 46'00"      *project depth 48'

    (Shoaling well within channel in Mile Point and in St. Johns Bluff)

Harbor channel - 1. Upriver of (but not including) JPA #3 to Mathews Bridge = 31'00"       *project depth 34'   (Shoaling between markers #77 & 78)

                                3. Between Mathews Bridge and Hart Bridge = 27'00"       *project depth 34'  (Shoaling near the Hart Bridge & Upper anchorage) – updated by pilots 08/15/23

Air drafts – Dames Point Bridge – 174’; Blount island High Wires - 175’

 

Vessels that have good maneuvering characteristics and have proven to handle well (EHV), may start in with a fresh water draft of 35’00”or less at any time and at any stage of the tide.  The Tide Windows are changing from tide windows based on tidal current to tide windows based on height of tide. The new windows are based on Low Water (LW) and High Water (HW) in Mayport . 

 

INBOUND WINDOWS : TANKERS AND BULKERS

START STOP

33’01” to 36’00” LW +2 hr 15 min HW +1 hr 30 min 36’01” to 40 ‘00” LW +3 hr. HW +45 min (confirmed 06/08/23) Outbound Windows:  For all vessels berthed below buoy 51 at berths DP16, DP17, DP18, BI30, BI31, BI32:

Vessels with a draft less than 38’-00” freshwater can sail anytime if berth and turning basin are at project depth. Vessels with drafts from 38’-00” to 39’-00” freshwater can sail starting 1 hour after HW in Mayport. Vessels with drafts 39’-00” to 40’-00” can sail starting 2 hours after HW in Mayport.

Stop sailing vessels up to 39’-00” freshwater 1 hour before LW in Mayport. Stop sailing vessels up to 40’-00” 2 hours before LW in Mayport.

These windows are approximate and will be adjusted based on prevailing environmental conditions.

Under keel clearance -

channel - 2.5 ft

alongside berths - 0.5 ft

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TERMINAL LIMITS/INFORMATION:

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Maximum drafts allowed alongside berths: (UPDATED 06/08/23)

 

Talleyrand Terminals - Talleyrand Terminals Maximum drafts allowed:  #8 0-300’ LOA 37’; 300-900’ LOA 37’00; #4-#7 40’;  #3 Maximum drafts 34’00

Blount Islands – Berth 30- 33’ / Berth 31- 40’ / Berth 32- 39’ / Berth 33- 46.6’ / Berth 34- 47’ / Berth 35- 44’ (updated 04/13/23)

Dames Terminals - All berths - Maximum draft Berths Berth 20-22 36’

Apex - Uses Center Point berth for discharge

Center Point - restrictions:   Max LOA 680’- Max Beam 125’ ; MAX DRAFT 37’06 F 37’06 AFT / // 2x8” for Regular, 1x8” for Premium, 2x8” for ULSD, 1x8” for JetA (updated 05/15/23)

Buckeye – Vessels under 650’ FWD 37’06” AFT 38’00”; Vessels over 650’ FWD 37’00” AFT 38’00” Basis STBD Side to at MLLW.   It remains the vessel Master’s choice as to regarding docking, they may dock STBD or PORT Side to, provided the vessel adheres to the draft based on orientation.  2X8” Regular, 1x8” ULSD and Premium – Docking Starboard side to (08/29/23)

JEA - 36'00 (tidal restrictions over 33'00) Coastal - 32'00" No changes

Sunoco (ex-NuStar) Restrictions, Vessels over 33’00 will require tide, Max Draft allowed requiring tide 38’00 up to 800’ LOA; 37’ F 38’ A over 800’LOA,  Connections 2X12” ULSD and all gasoline, 6x12 Black oil  DEPTH AT DOCK 40’00 MLS(5/15/23)

MCK (formerly Marathon) – Maximum drafts –  F 38’00/A 38’00 SST ; 3x8” Regular, 2x8” ULSD, 1x8” Premium (CONFIRMED 03/05/24)

Asphalt Westway Terminal – 40’ 00” (Now called BWC Terminal Operates out of Talleyrand Terminal)

TransMontaigne – Max draft alongside 26’’ 6’’/ / Max LOA 666 / Max Beam 106 / Max Air draft 175 / Max BCM or SCM 270  - UPDATED 7/28/23

 

UKC required by USCG/Terminal – 06” alongside the dock, 1’ during transit (tidal restrictions over 33'00)

 

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FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL FILING REQUIREMENTS:

 

96 Hours - advance notice of arrival required by USCG.

96 Hours - advance notice to M.A.S.T. division of Customs and Border Patrol.

48 Hours - advance submission of ship's documents for all foreign arrival vessels required by Customs and Border Patrol

24 Hours (minimum) - Foreign cargo must submit manifest to the Customs & Border Patrol AMS.  

 

Port Security - All persons doing ship’s business within the Port of Jacksonville must have TWIC and a security pass from Duval County Sheriff, prior to be allowed onto any terminal.  Anyone not possessing both, must be escorted.  Vehicles must have permanent company markings to be allowed onto any terminal.

 

RIGHT WHALE SEASON – in effect through 04/15/24 – reporting requirements and speed requirements in place (attached)

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VESSEL TRAFFIC – IN – NONE

 

DUE:  NAVIG8 GUIDE, ACHIEVEMENT, CL CHARLOTTE BRONTE

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NEWS ARTICLES:  NONE

 

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CURRENT EVENTS:  03/20/24 – PROPELLER CLUB - PropClubJax Membership Social  Wednesday, March 20, 2024  6:00 PM  8:00 PM  ICEMEN at the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena

On Wednesday, March 20 the Propeller Club of Jacksonville is hosting a Membership Social to promote and support all aspects of the Maritime Industry and its partners while educating legislators and the public related to the importance and necessity of all waterborne commerce.   During this event, we'll cover:  • Introduction of Newest Members (Pinning Ceremony)  • Club updates from Board President Thomas Cancellare, Courtyard Jacksonville 1-295/East Beltway  Networking will be from 6 - 7 pm in Section 117 (Party Deck Space) - Seats to the ICEMEN game will be included for those who wish to stay for the game from 7 - 8 pm.

 

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UPCOMING EVENTS:    03/25/24 – JAXPORT - Board Meeting - 03/25/2024 Time               09:00 AM Location               JAXPORT Corporate Headquarters Address            2831 Talleyrand Ave. Jacksonville, Florida 32206 Public notice and agenda will be posted here 24 hours prior to the meeting's scheduled start time.

 

03/27/24 – 1700 - OHPA MEETING - monthly meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, unless otherwise indicated below.  6 PM at the Peck Center auditorium (Willie Mae Ashley), 516 S 10th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034.

 

04/22/24 – 0900 – JAXPORT Board meeting

04/24/24 - 1700 - OHPA MEETING - monthly meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, unless otherwise indicated below.  6 PM at the Peck Center auditorium (Willie Mae Ashley), 516 S 10th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034.

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SECURITY LEVEL: MARSEC 1

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